Definition of Gonad

1. Noun. A gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced.

Exact synonyms: Sex Gland
Generic synonyms: Ductless Gland, Endocrine, Endocrine Gland
Specialized synonyms: Ovary, Ovotestis, Ball, Ballock, Bollock, Egg, Nut, Orchis, Testicle, Testis
Derivative terms: Gonadal

Definition of Gonad

1. n. One of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a testis; a generative gland; a germ gland.

Definition of Gonad

1. Noun. (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary. ¹

2. Noun. (slang in the plural) The testicles. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gonad

1. a sex gland [n -S] : GONADAL, GONADIAL, GONADIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Gonad

1. A sex organ, such as an ovary or a testicle, which produces the gametes in most multicellular animals. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gonad

gomphiasis
gompholic joint
gomphoses
gomphosis
gomphothere
gomphotheres
gomphrena
gomphrenas
goms
gomuti
gomuti palm
gomutis
gomuto
gomutos
gon
gonad dose
gonad nucleus
gonadal
gonadal cords
gonadal disorders
gonadal dose
gonadal streak
gonadally

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